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CELERY 
If celery plants are grown in greenhouse or under sash, 
thin seeding will ad in the production of stocky plants; 
y% ounce of seed to 100 square feet of bed surface should 
be plenty. 
Home gardeners may sow seeds in a flat and transplant 
to other trays about 2 inches apart to produce good 
stocky plants. When they are transplanted to the garden 
set them about six inches apart in the rows and the 
rows far enough apart to permit easy cultivation. 
Irrigate thoroughly once every week or ten days and 
eultivate the surface after each irrigation. Where a small 
quantity of celery is grown in the home garden blanching 
may be done by placing 10-inch boards along both sides 
of the row and holding them in place by stakes driven 
into the ground. Another method is to wrap paper around 
the individual bunches and tie it to hold in place. 
Sow the seed February to June. 
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING (New Type)—A very pop- 
ular early sort with a rich golden yellow heart; very 
heavy and compact in growth; stalks are thick, crisp 
and of rich flavor. (Pkt. 10c) (4 oz. 35c) (oz. $1.00) 
(G4 lb. $2.50) 
UTAH—A fine fall variety. Compact plants producing 
broad, thick, and stringless stalks; very crisp and 
sweet. May be blanched readily, but seems to be 
preferred in its natural green state. (Pkt. 10c) 
(4 oz. 35c) (oz. $1.00) 
CELERIAC 
(Turnip-Rooted Celery) 
Culture same as Celery except that it is not necessary 
to earth up the plants. 
LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE—This is an improved form 
of the Turnip-Rooted Celery. Roots large, round and 
smooth, and free from side roots. (Pkt. 10c) (4% oz. 40c) 
(oz. 75c) 
SWEET CORN 
Postpaid within the U. S. A. 
Corn is sensitive to frost and may rot in cold or wet 
ground. Plant in April or May, or when the ground 
has become warm. It will mature in 80 to 100 days and 
can be planted until July, in hills 2 by 3 feet apart. 
Cover 8 or 10 seeds about 1 inch deep; thin out to 3 
plants to a hill. Plant in a rich moist soil; hoe and 
cultivate frequently. For succession plant early sorts 
every two weeks until July 15. One pound will plant 
100 hills. Every silk must receive a grain of pollen from 
the tassel if it is to form a kernel. Planting in several 
short rows insures better pollination. 
BLACK MEXICAN—Medium early; the kernels are black 
when ripe and white when green; ears 8 inches long, 
well filled and exceptionally sweet. (Pkt. 10c) 
(% lb. 80c) Cb. 50c) 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, or SHOE PEG — We recom- 
mend this (main crop) variety for your kitchen garden. 
The great merit of the Country Gentleman Corn is its 
delicious sweetness, retaining its delicate tenderness 
even when a little old. Milky kernels, that are pearly 
white and plump. (Pkt. 10c) (% Ib. 30c) (lb. 50c) 
EARLY MAMMOTH, or ALAMEDA SUGAR—A vigor- 
ous, large, early variety of handsome appearance and 
sweet flavor, especially fine for the market grower. 
(Pkt. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (1b. 50c) 
GOLDEN BANTAM—A very early variety. The ears are 
but medium size, but are thickly set with delicious 
yellow kernels. The quality of this variety is superb, 
and it has become a general favorite early sweet corn 
with all who have tried it. Extra selected strain. 
(Pkt. 10c) (% Ib. 30c) Cb. 50c) 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM—The most popular hybrid 
sweet corn, and one having a wide range of adaptabil- 
ity. The golden ears are 12 rowed, taper to the tips, 
and are of excellent quality. Although a little later 
than Golden Bantam, it is a distinct improvement. 
(Pkt. 15c) (4% lb. 40c) (lb. 70c) 
FIELD VARIETIES 
Field Corn should be planted in hills 4 feet apart each 
way; use 10 pounds to the acre. 
LEAMING—An early tall-growing variety. Kernels are 
long and deep golden yellow, stalks are leafy and make 
excellent fodder. (Lb. 25c) (10 lbs. $2.00) 
POPCORN, JAPANESE HULLESS—Kernels waxy white; 
large and snow white when popped. (Pkt. 10c) 
(4% |b. 30c) (Ib. 50c) 
CRESS 
(Pepper Grass 
EXTRA CURLED—Used as a salad either alone or mixed 
with Mustard greens; rapid growing, dwarf and com- 
pact. Sow thickly in shallow drills. For a succession 
sow every 2 weeks. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (4 Ib. $1.50) 
WATER CRESS—(Pkt. 25c) 
ENDIVE 
Sow the seed 1% inch deep in any ordinary soil from 
June to October in drills 14%4 feet apart, covering lightly. 
When the plants are about 2 inches high, thin to about 
8 inches in the row. When the plants have attained full 
size, gather up the leaves, tying together at the tips. 
This excludes the air from the inner leaves, which in the 
course of three or four weeks will become blanched. One 
ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 
GREEN CURLED—The hardiest variety grown, the mid- 
rib is wide and whitish, beautifully curled, tender and 
crisp; much used for garnishing. (Pkt. 10c) (44 oz. 25c) 
(oz. 40c) 
BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle)—Leaves broad 
and thick and nearly plain; chiefly used in stews and 
soups. (Pkt. 10c) (% oz. 25c) (oz. 40c) 
